HP Pavilion 14 N200 Touchsmart Ultrabook User Manual

1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this
chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your
computer, and where to find additional HP resources.
Revert to the familiar Start screen (select models only)
HP Quick Start gives you the option to use the familiar Start menu from the Windows desktop. Quick
Start functions like the traditional Windows Start menu and enables you to conveniently open...

Fun things to do
●You know that you can watch a YouTube video on the computer. But did you know that you can
also connect your computer to a TV or gaming console? For more information, see 
Connecting
video devices using an HDMI cable on page 27.
●You know that you can listen to music on the computer. But did you know that you can also
stream live radio to the computer and listen to music or talk radio from all over the world? See
Using audio on page 24.
●You know that you can create a powerful...

More HP resources
You have already used Setup Instructions to turn on the computer and locate this guide. To locate
resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
●Overview of computer setup and features
Windows 8 Basics guide
●Overview of using Windows 8
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, from the Start screen,
type h, and then select Help and Support. For U.S.
support, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For...

Resource Contents
Limited Warranty*
To access this guide:
1.From the Start screen, type support, and select
the HP Support Assistant app.
2.Select My computer, and then select Warranty
and services.
– Or –
Go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.●Specific warranty information about this computer
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your
computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may...

2 Getting to know your computer
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager.
A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
1.From the Start screen, right-click using the mouse.
– or –
Swipe from the...

Right side
Component Description
(1)
Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
NOTE:For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start
Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start
Technology allows your computer to resume quickly from
inactivity....

Component Description
(5)  Optical drive Reads and/or writes, depending on your computer model, to an
optical disc.
NOTE:For disc compatibility information, navigate to the Help
and Support webpage (see 
More HP resources on page 3).
Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model.
Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information.
(6)  Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
Left side
Component Description
(1)  Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter...

Component Description
(7)
USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(8)
Memory card reader Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as
Secure Digital (SD).
To insert:
1.Hold the card, label side up, with connectors facing
the slot and push in the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove:
1.Press in on the card and quickly release it until it pops
out.
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Display
Component Description
(1)WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3)Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4)Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models may
allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming
video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then
select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.
*The antennas are not visible...

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TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
NOTE:The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures. For more information, see 
Edge swipes
on page 32.
(2)  Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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